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Close reading Common Core W.8.1 lessons
The Sniper Short Story Unit Reading Comprehension, Citing Text Evidence Practice
Looking for a short story unit that carefully guides your students to a deep understanding of "The Sniper" by Liam O'Flaherty? This ready to print short story unit gives you everything you need to teach "The Sniper" and will give your students plenty of practice citing textual evidence, determining and analyzing theme, analyzing figurative language and writing about a text. In this short story unit, your studeents will cover numerous ELA standards in depth, progressing from literal comprehensio
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8th - 10th, Adult Education
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Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart Unit Plan: lessons, activities, and more!
What better story to teach suspense than Edgar Allan Poe’s masterpiece, 'The Tell-Tale Heart'? This story is one of my all-time favorites and students agree. I love to teach this story in October since it fits right in with the Halloween festivities!
This is a week-long unit plan designed to thoroughly teach 'The Tell-Tale Heart' while keeping students engaged and interested in the content. Throughout the week students closely read and analyze the story with a focus on suspense. In addition, st
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7th - 10th
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Types of Conflict - Literary Conflict Examples - Activity for Any Movie Trailer
Explore the four types of literary conflict using any movie trailer! This lesson differentiates between person vs. person, person vs. self, person vs. society, and person vs. nature. Students can use the graphic organizer provided to analyze the literary conflict in your students' favorite film trailers. Included with this Types of Literary Conflict Lesson:✏️ Types of Conflict Informational Handout - Digital & PrintDifferentiate between the four types of conflict: person vs. person, person
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6th - 10th
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8th Grade StudySync "Suspense" Unit Supplemental Activities
These assignments range from vocabulary, supplemental assignments, close reading activities, summative writing assignments, and many more!**This resource should only be used by teachers who already use and have access to StudySync. This my own original work and is not meant to endorse StudySync/McGraw-Hill in any way. These are resources that have improved the use of the program in my classroom.**The best way to utilize these assignments are by using them in conjunction with the StudySync curric
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8th
Animal Farm Unit Plan
Explore George Orwell's "Animal Farm" through a comprehensive unit of twelve engaging lessons. Beginning with an introduction to allegory and historical context in Lesson 1, students progress through various literary elements including characterization, point of view, argument analysis, vocabulary strategies, tone, mood, theme, plot, and figurative language. Lessons also include comparative analysis between the novel and its cinematic adaptation. The unit culminates with discussions on a final r
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7th - 12th
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The 57 Bus Dashka Slater Novel Study Curriculum Bundle/Answer Keys 100pgs
The 57 Bus novel study includes all lessons necessary for a successful novel study unit including 100 pages of solid curriculum, test, questions, activities, essay, worksheets, journal responses, etc. Your students will enjoy the rigor and creativity of this lesson built on best teaching practices.Featured:100 Pages of Solid CurriculumPhilosophical Chairs Collaborative Discussion: All worksheets includedEssayPromptOutlineRubricSelf-editRoll the Dice Activity Game-to be played once or multiple ti
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6th - 9th
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Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl - Short Story Unit Bundle - Digital, Print
This short story unit for Roald Dahl’s "Lamb to the Slaughter" includes vocabulary worksheets, literary analysis activities, assessment tools, graphic organizers, and informational handouts. Suitable for online learning and Google Classroom®!⚡️⚡️⚡️ Save 30% with the bundled discount! ⚡️⚡️⚡️Included with this Lamb to the Slaughter Short Story Unit:✏️ Character Analysis Informational Handout - Digital & Print✏️ Character Analysis Graphic Organizer - Digital & Print✏️ Character Analysis
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8th - 11th
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Friday the 13th - Informational Text Activities for Secondary ELA
Comprehending informational text is a vital skill for secondary students that will empower students with the necessary skills to navigate today’s modern world. Close reading of informational texts not only helps students acquire essential knowledge, but also nurtures critical thinking abilities. This comprehensive resource on the topic of Friday the 13th focuses on skills to develop these critical reading skills. This resource contains enough content to last 2-3 days (more if you include the
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Informational Text Bundle for Secondary Students
Novel Study of Francisco Jimenez's "The Circuit"
In this whole-class novel study of Francisco Jimenez's "The Circuit," students collaborate on a series of tasks that reinforce skills with inference, author's purpose, characterization, argument, forming and supporting claims, prediction, and theme. The essential question that drives the unit is "What does it mean to belong?"Tasks include* annotation of an informational text about the author * double-entry journal to record inferences and textual evidence in the chapter "Under the Wire"* close-r
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6th - 8th
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The Book Thief Unit Plan
The Book Thief unit comprises a series of lessons designed to deepen students' understanding and appreciation of Markus Zusak's novel, all based on Common Core standards. The lessons begin with an exploration of historical context, delving into World War II and the Holocaust to provide a foundation for understanding the novel's setting and themes. Students then analyze literary elements such as characterization, tone, mood, and theme through close readings of text excerpts and discussions. Addit
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7th - 12th
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz Unit Plan
The "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" unit plan is a meticulously crafted and comprehensive approach to teaching the classic novel. Spanning multiple lessons, the unit systematically covers key literary elements such as settings, characterization, point of view, vocabulary, figurative language, tone and mood, plot, conflict, and themes. Each lesson is thoughtfully structured, beginning with engaging warm-ups that prompt students to reflect and connect prior knowledge to the upcoming topic.The incorporati
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7th - 12th
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The Book Thief- Lessons 7-12
This product includes lessons 7-12 in The Book Thief Unit. Throughout this series of lessons, students will delve into various aspects of literature analysis, including tone, mood, theme, and comparing literary works with their cinematic adaptations. Each lesson begins with a warm-up activity that prompts students to connect with the day's theme, whether it's exploring emotions evoked by images, understanding themes in literature, or reflecting on the novel's overarching message. Following the w
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7th - 10th
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Also included in: The Book Thief Unit Plan
Argument Writing Activity - Banned and Challenged Books - Writing a Rationale
In this engaging lesson, students use argumentative writing to provide a rationale for the study of banned or challenged books. Students participate in a short research activity to discover the charges against the books, then use a note catcher graphic organizer to help them identify text examples that demonstrate the educational value of their books. They annotate for life lessons, character connections, pathways to understanding, and real-world relationships. After gathering their text evide
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7th - 10th
Animal Farm- Lessons 7-12
This product includes lessons 7-12 in the Animal Farm unit.Embark on an in-depth exploration of George Orwell's "Animal Farm" with these comprehensive lessons covering chapters 6 to 10. In Lesson 7, students delve into the thematic depths of the novel, connecting real-life examples to literary themes and analyzing excerpts to uncover underlying messages. Lesson 8 focuses on plot development, guiding students through activities to plot key story elements and predict narrative progression. In Less
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Animal Farm Unit Plan
8th Grade StudySync "In Time of War" Unit Supplemental Activities
These assignments range from vocabulary, supplemental assignments, close reading activities, summative writing assignments, and many more!**This resource should only be used by teachers who already use and have access to StudySync. This my own original work and is not meant to endorse StudySync/McGraw-Hill in any way. These are resources that have improved the use of the program in my classroom.**The best way to utilize these assignments are by using them in conjunction with the StudySync curric
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8th
Black History Month Lesson Bundle for Secondary English
This thematic bundle for African American History Month includes nine secondary ELA lessons and activities that teach a variety of ELA reading, writing, and grammar skills. Specifically, the bundle includes five paired-text lessons, two nonfiction connections lessons, one speech lesson, and one grammar Trashketball game to review sentence structures.The paired passage and nonfiction connection lessons require students to think critically and synthesize their reading, identifying central ideas ac
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8th - 11th
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U.S. Founding Literature Bundle - Students analyze early American texts, CCSS
This is a bundle of our popular units about America's founding literature. Students analyze diverse texts from the early days of the American Revolution and Republic. These include the Declaration of Independence, Common Sense, The Crisis, Patrick Henry's Speech to the Virginia Convention, Phillis Wheatley Poems, The Federalist Papers, The Constitution, and Abigail Adams: Letter to Her Daughter from the New White House. Students will: Delve into the context of each author's purpose, read the tex
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8th - 12th
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CLOSE READ & RESPOND BUNDLE - Nonfiction, Fiction, Informational, & Memoir Texts
This bundle includes all of my Close Reading Practice Lessons. Each lesson takes roughly 1hr to complete. Features guiding questions to scaffold close readingAnnotation skill practiceWriting to task using the RACE mnemonic deviceTeacher Guide included
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6th - 8th
The Book Thief- Lessons 4-6
This product includes lessons 4-6 in the Animal Farm Unit. Delve deeper into George Orwell's "Animal Farm" with these engaging lessons covering chapters 3 to 5. In Lesson 4, students will analyze persuasive arguments used by the pigs on the farm, honing their skills in argument analysis and persuasive techniques. Lesson 5 equips students with vocabulary strategies to tackle unfamiliar words in the text, enhancing comprehension. Finally, Lesson 6 explores the subtleties of tone and mood in litera
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Animal Farm Unit Plan
The Lottery - Shirley Jackson - 6 Day Lesson Plan
The Lottery's shocking ending opens up endless discussion and analysis opportunities. With a focus on literary elements and real-world connections, students will develop critical reading skills while bridging the gap between fiction and a chilling reality.What's included:- Teaching Guide- Pre-reading Activities- Vocabulary Worksheet- Post-reading Questions (Multiple-choice Comprehension, Literary Elements, and Real World Connection)- Dangerous Traditions Reading- Written Response Questions with
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6th - 12th
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A Crush by Cynthia Rylant Lesson Plan, Worksheet and Key, Activities
A Crush by Cynthia Rylant Complete Lesson Bundle
This is a complete lesson pack for the short story A Crush by Cynthia Rylant. All of the documents are alterable so that you can tailor them for your purposes. Also, all of the graphic organizers can be used for any text. The worksheets are provided in BOTH .pdf and MS Word formats for all users and formats. These materials are designed to be convenient and ready to use. They do not require any prep and can be used as an emergency lesson for a su
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6th - 10th
Thank You Ma'am by Langston Hughes Made Accessible Story Unit
“Made Accessible” UnitsThis “Thank You Ma’am” unit is part of the “Made Accessible” line of products, which will include several short stories, literature, and writing units (currently in production).The “Made Accessible” units are created with the intent of bringing the general education curriculum and classic short stories to students with learning exceptionalities. The activities are challenging and CCSS aligned, while also providing supports necessary for struggling learners to actively eng
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6th - 8th
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Criminal's "How to Sell a Haunted House" Podcast + Paired Informational Text
Do your students enjoy podcasts? They are a wonderful way to engage students, and they offer a change of pace to the typical routine. PLUS they strengthen students' speaking and listening skills to boot! This resource, based around the engaging Criminal podcast episode, "How to Sell a Haunted House," is a multi-faceted teaching tool that is perfect for secondary ELA students. It includes a paired informational text and includes actitivites that provide an in-depth exploration of language, lis
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7th - 12th
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Also included in: Informational Text Bundle for Secondary Students
High School Reading Comprehension Passages & Questions - ELA Nonfiction Article
Watch your participation and engagement soar with this high school reading comprehension passage and questions! The nonfiction article features a spooky story based on the real-life haunted history of Arizona's Lee Williams High School. Students will be hooked as they engage in close reading analysis activities and essay writing based on a constructed response prompt! You'll also receive bell ringers, exit tickets, and prompts for writing and discussion - all designed to facilitate text-to-worl
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7th - 10th
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